Neeraj Chopra of India is competing within the males’s javelin throw remaining on the Doha Diamond League. File
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Double Olympic medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Sunday (September 15, 2024) revealed that he took half within the Diamond League season finale regardless of a hand damage sustained throughout a coaching session.
On Saturday, Chopra got here agonisingly near profitable the Diamond League crown earlier than lacking it by a single centimeter to complete as runner-up for the second consecutive yr with a throw of 87.86m in Brussels.
“On Monday, I injured myself in follow and x-rays confirmed that I had fractured the fourth metacarpal in my left hand. It was one other painful problem for me. However with the assistance of my staff, I used to be in a position to take part in Brussels,” the 26-year-old stated on his social media deal with.
“This was the final competitors of the yr, and I needed to finish my season on the monitor. Whereas I couldn’t meet my very own expectations, I really feel this was a season during which I realized lots. I’m now decided to return, absolutely match and able to go,” he stated.
Chopra had been struggling together with his health this season and is anticipated to satisfy a health care provider to rectify a groin damage that has affected him all season and got here in the best way of his quest to hit the elusive 90m mark.
This hand damage is a brand new one and he didn’t elaborate a lot on it.
Chopra, who added a silver to his Olympic medal tally in Paris following a historic gold on the Tokyo Video games, thus ended his season on a excessive.
Reflecting on his season, he stated, “Because the 2024 season ends, I look again on the whole lot I’ve realized by the yr — about enchancment, setbacks, mentality and extra.
“I wish to thank all of you in your encouragement. 2024 has made me a greater athlete and particular person. See you in 2025.”
Revealed – September 15, 2024 05:00 pm IST